Conflicts Staff Attorney – Lateral Focus (Hybrid)
About the Role:
A leading global law firm is seeking a Conflicts Staff Attorney to join its Lateral Conflicts function, supporting the review and resolution of conflicts of interest related to lateral attorney hires and select new business matters. This is a non–associate-track attorney role designed for experienced conflicts professionals who enjoy analytical work, collaboration with firm leadership, and a predictable schedule. The position is based in Chicago or Washington, D.C. and follows a hybrid work model with an onsite onboarding period.
What You’ll Do:- Analyze conflicts reports related to lateral hires and new matters
- Evaluate search results prepared by conflicts analysts to identify potential conflicts of interest
- Draft clear, practical conflicts summaries for attorneys and firm leadership
- Partner with lawyers and conflicts leadership to resolve issues, implement screens, and support waiver processes
- Review conflicts questionnaires submitted by lateral candidates and follow up as needed
- Support the lateral onboarding process from a conflicts and compliance perspective
- Prepare engagement-related documentation, including waivers and screening memoranda
- Track and manage multiple conflicts reviews in a deadline-driven environment
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in conflicts workflows, systems, and processes
- Preparing detailed summaries for lateral partner candidates, staying current on conflicts rules across the firm’s jurisdictions, and drafting waivers and screens
What We’re Looking For:- JD from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Active admission to a U.S. bar and good standing required2–4 years of relevant conflicts clearance experience strongly preferred, particularly within a law firm environment
- Candidates from smaller firms or compliance / ethics roles in regulated industries (banking, insurance, etc.) will also be considered
- Candidates may hold titles such as Conflicts Analyst or similar, provided they have earned a JDNice to have
- Experience with conflicts databases or intake systems (e.g., Intapp or similar tools)
- Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of discretion and confidentiality
- Collaborative, service-oriented mindset
- Work Model & Schedule
- Full-time, exempt role (Monday–Friday, standard business hours)
- Hybrid work arrangement 100% onsite for the first two weeks for onboarding and training
- Thereafter, minimum one day per week onsite
- Regular, reliable attendance is expected; additional hours may occasionally be required
- Relocation assistance is not provided, though relocation-ready candidates are welcome to apply
- CompensationBase salary range: $145,700–$200,350, depending on experience and location (Illinois or Washington, D.C.)Competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility
- Why This RoleStrong work/life balance with minimal after-hours or weekend demands
- Stable, well-resourced firm environment
- Direct access to the tools, systems, and stakeholders needed to be effective
- Clear expectations and long-term role stability for professional conflicts attorneys
